Contact: David Archer, All God's Children International, 503-927-6641

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 27 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) announced the accreditation of All God's Children International (AGCI), the Portland-based ministry that serves children in need worldwide. ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.

All God's Children International joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 20 million donors that have earned the right to display the ECFA seal. When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.

"We are pleased to be accredited by the ECFA for the accountable manner in which we conduct our daily work of caring for children in need," said Hollen Frazier, Executive Director of AGCI.

Founded in 1991, All God's Children International www.allgodschildren.org strives to give hope and facilitate change for children around the world. They seek to provide a better life for children within their family of origin, country of birth, or with a forever family through adoption. They aim to achieve their vision by creating a culture of communication, honesty, ethics, compassion, and commitment.

ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA Standards pertaining to financial accountability, fundraising and board governance. For more information about ECFA, visit www.ECFA.org.  

About All God's Children International: Founded in 1991, All God's Children International passionately serves the world's orphan and vulnerable children by offering hope through the life-changing ministries of adoption, orphan care and missions. Each year, AGCI unites nearly 200 orphans from around the world with their forever families across the United States. Through AGCI's Hannah's Hope orphan homes, children are provided medical care, education, ministry and safety while waiting to be placed in loving homes. Additionally, AGCI provides orphan care for the unadoptable, family preservation projects, and short-term mission trips to help provide the shelter, care, and love that every child deserves.